[English - quoted from thedw] The “Outlet Regulator” by Rhode Island School of Design student Conor Klein forcibly disconnects itself from its power supply when the electronic device being charged reaches its energy capacity, thus avoiding needless (and costly) energy over-consumption. Click here to see a video of the outlet regulator in action.

[English - quoted product website] ‘All we wanted was a simple, modern world map. When our search turned up nothing but glossy posters and cheap antique reproductions, we knew it was time to design our own. Our map is hand-silkscreened in four colors on heavyweight stock and measures 20″x30″. We’ve labeled a selection of countries and oceans. Pin it up, frame it, or mount it to foamcore and chart your journeys with map tacks.’ Designed by J+O from These are things, on sale here.

[English - quoted from the designer] ‘A two way toothpaste, ideal for those who get angry with their partner for squeezing the toothpaste from the front. Simply open the other end and squeeze from the back as demonstrated below. Also quite useful for getting the last of the paste out of the bottom.’ Idea by Dominic Wilcox.

[English - quoted from the designer] ‘Animal is the result of a reflection on the formal and stereotypical perceptions related to the world of childhood. In an attempt to identify the formal universe in which children aged five years evolve, they were asked to draw tables and dogs. The design of animal was then created from drawings and constraints applicable to shape wood. In this way, the furniture takes on a simplified animal appearance, which beyond fun aspirations, allows it to exist without being used. The outgrowth of the shelf which represents head, gives the child a convenient storage within arm’s reach communicating directly with the work plan’.